Last updated: 20 May 2026
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser, while session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
Sparkling Vistas uses cookies to improve your experience on our website, understand how you use our site, and remember your preferences. We are committed to being transparent about our cookie usage and giving you control over your cookie settings.
These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, form submission, and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| sessionID | Maintains your session while browsing | Session |
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| selectedService | Remembers which service you selected on forms | Session |
| formProgress | Saves your progress on multi-step forms | 24 hours |
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve how our website works and provide better content.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used to distinguish users (Google Analytics) | 2 years |
| _gid | Used to distinguish users (Google Analytics) | 24 hours |
| _gat | Used to throttle request rate (Google Analytics) | 1 minute |
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies, and you should check the relevant third-party website for more information:
We want to be clear about what we don't do:
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your choice will be remembered for future visits.
To change your cookie preferences after making your initial choice, you can clear your browser cookies and revisit our site, or contact us to reset your preferences.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to save certain preferences and settings. This includes:
Local storage data remains on your device until you clear it through your browser settings.
If you choose to disable cookies, you can still browse our website, but some features may not work as intended:
Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to function.
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Under GDPR and UK data protection law, you have rights regarding the data collected through cookies:
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us:
Sparkling Vistas
42 Clerkenwell Road
London EC1M 5PS
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
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